NYC Emergency Management

The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information.

Established in 1996 as a mayoral office, the NYC Office of Emergency Management, it was granted departmental status in the New York City Charter in November 2001.

About Us

Upper West Side Community Emergency Response Team (UWS CERT) are trained and certified citizen volunteers organized to provide auxiliary support to the emergency response efforts of the New York Police and Fire Departments of Manhattan's Upper West Side